If you’re a LivePlan customer, you’ll know that here at Palo Alto Software, we are all about metrics. Tracking the important metrics for your business can mean the difference between success and failure. More than that, if you are on top of your numbers, you will always have a well-rounded picture of your business’s health. You may have seen these metrics mentioned on the LivePlan blog, but here is a great round-up of the most important metrics that every business should be tracking. Anything we’ve missed?

Are you planning to set up a website for your business? You should be. Here’s how to do it right. This article is a must-read for any entrepreneur looking to maximize the potential of a business website, and includes tips on everything from picking a domain name to what kind of content to post. If you are in the process of starting your website, you’re bound to get a lot out of this article.

Does it ever seem like certain entrepreneurs can do no wrong? What are their secrets? More importantly, how can you learn from them? Taking cues from Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Blake Mycoskie, and Bill Gates, this article goes in-depth on the things that made these entrepreneurs successful, and how you can emulate them.

If you are opening a restaurant or have recently opened your doors, you will likely find that, aside from food and beverages, labor is your biggest expense. However, cutting wages will send your employees running—so how do you manage labor costs? Restaurant industry veteran Ezra Adler gives his tips on how to lower your labor costs, while still maintaining a high quality of service, and while keeping your employees happy.

Social media marketing is increasingly important, and some brands do it amazingly well. As a result, it is a good idea to consider following in their footsteps. Taking cues from giants like Oreo, Old Spice, and Taco Bell, entrepreneurs can learn how to use social media marketing to their advantage.

If you have recently been promoted to a managerial role, or are in a leadership position as founder of your business, this is a must-read. Author Paula Green relies on her own experience as a young business women promoted to a leadership role, as well as advice she has received along the way. If you are currently in a leadership role, these tips will give you plenty to think about, and enable you to become a better leader for your team.

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